Although Tim Cook repeatedly made it clear that Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), would develop a iWatch whose launch would take place next year, in an invention patent sent today for registration by the company, we learn some new details. Those from Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), is trying to patent a system for intermittently sharing a cellular connection using the technology Bluetooth LE, this standard being used in the new iDevices because it consumes very little energy. Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), proposes that this connection be established only when two devices are in their immediate vicinity, one of them having to have a GSM chip, the other connecting to the Internet through it.
The proximity profile defines a proximity notification alert that the supporting device sends to the device to advertise its shared access service to the network for devices within range. In one embodiment, upon receiving the proximity notification alert the device joins the supporting device's shared access service and briefly connects to the network to receive push notifications or other messages, before disconnecting.
The third device, i.e. an alleged one iWatch, would connect to the Internet to receive notifications or other types of alerts, including from the device through which the Internet connection is shared, then the two of them disconnect. The implementation of this technology would allow Apple to use a new type of thin battery in a possible iWatch, making the product thinner. Many SmartWatch-s now available on the market have a thick profile, but Apple would intend to offer something different, without making a compromise in terms of battery autonomy.
If Apple's plans will be successful or not, we won't find out until next year, as the company is currently testing its smartwatch.
